Re: [billbooth] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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I jump a teardrop classic with a pd 190 main and a swift plus reserve. I don't do a lot of jumping so wont be getting a new rig for quiet a time. I would like to get a skyhook system, but Is it only available on new rigs? is there, or will there be a kit to retrofit other rigs available?

Re: [kevinwhelan] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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Only available on the new version of the vectors. A Vector III made before the Skyhook was available can be retrofitted, but that is all. As fas as I know there are no plans for licensing to other mfgs.

Re: [sundevil777] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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As fas as I know there are no plans for licensing to other mfgs.

Bill Booth has commented that he wouldn't mind licensing it out, except other manufactures will have to go through a TSO process for it (which is insanely expensive) and pay for the licensing. Basically its not something that other manufactures are willing to pay for.

With that said, there is a fairly solid rumor that another manufacture close to RWS will be offering a Skyhook within a year.

Re: [AggieDave] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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I cannot speak for Bill Booth but the last that I understood, the V-3 was using the original Wonderhog C23b TSO-authorization. That would lead me to conclude that it was a Minor Change; which in turn, would pave the way for everyone else. If I am wrong here, just correct me.

Re: [1010] Have you had both Skyhook-deployed and non-Skyhook-deployed reserve rides?
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> I have had both, and don't recommend the Skyhook equipmemt.

If you are the person who clicked the above, (current totals: 51 like polls/ 5 like skyhook/ 1 dislikes skyhook/ 3 no opinion), if you would be generous enough to state why you didn't like it, either to the thread, or PM to me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

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> I have had both, and don't recommend the Skyhook equipmemt.

If you are the person who clicked the above, (current totals: 51 like polls/ 5 like skyhook/ 1 dislikes skyhook/ 3 no opinion), if you would be generous enough to state why you didn't like it, either to the thread, or PM to me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Just to close the loop on this, no one has contacted me with why they wouldn't recommend the Skyhook RSL (currently: 56 like polls, 6 like Skyhook, 2 dislike Skyhook, 4 no opinion).